WLS News – February 27, 2009 gwhqadmin February 27, 2009 WLS News 2 Comments Check out the February 27, 2009, edition of WLS News as we present new research linking migraines to excess belly fat, and some surprising findings on how maternal obesity may lead to increased birth defects. We'll also update you on how the trend of childhood obesity is affecting kids' clothing manufacturers, explore the benefits and risks of outsourcing your weight loss surgery to India, and highlight another great user-submitted website for weight loss surgery support. Tune in now for the latest health headlines on WLS News!
90 Seconds to Success – Do Not Despise Small Beginnings gwhqadmin February 26, 2009 90 Seconds to Success 2 Comments Do Not Despise Small Beginnings. In this episode, host Craig Thompson reminds us that small successes can add up over time, and eventually lead to tremendous accomplishments. The key is to nurture little feats, and take care of yourself so that you can have lasting success.
90 Seconds to Success – Get Desperate! gwhqadmin February 25, 2009 90 Seconds to Success Get Desperate! Desperation should not always be viewed as something negative. Host Craig Thompson encourages us to be desperate for success and to find the burning desire within us to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. Tune into today’s episode to learn how you can become desperate for all the right reasons.
Melting Mama Asks, Who Are You Calling a Fat-Head? gwhqadmin February 25, 2009 Melting Mamas Reality Bites 24 Comments Find out what it's like to deal with a fat brain in a thin body in the latest episode of Melting Mama's Reality Bites. Host Beth Sheldon-Badore tells it straight as she tackles the subject of life after weight loss surgery, plus she'll tip viewers off to one of her favorite bariatric nutritional products, and wrap things up with a rant sure to have you leapin' to your feet!
90 Seconds to Success – Give It Back gwhqadmin February 24, 2009 90 Seconds to Success Give It Back. Making the decision to let someone else be in charge may have been easy when it came to having weight loss surgery. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that we are not qualified to take back control and make up new rules when it comes to our eating -- even years after surgery. We need to turn it over to the doctors, dieticians and counselors who are there to help us and who are qualified to set the guidelines.
90 Seconds to Success – Here’s Your Sign gwhqadmin February 23, 2009 90 Seconds to Success Here's Your Sign. For years, Bill Engvall of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour has had a great stand-up routine about how people who say moronic things should be required to wear a sign to warn folks that they're stupid. But, the truth is, we all do stupid things. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us to practice humility when someone else wears on our nerves or shows a momentary lack of mental fortitude, instead of pointing our finger in disdain. We're all human -- and odds are, we hope others will be just as forgiving when we're the one acting dumb.
90 Seconds to Success – Do Hard Things gwhqadmin February 22, 2009 90 Seconds to Success 1 Comment Do Hard Things. Rarely do we pat ourselves on the back for completing ordinary tasks, like folding the laundry or getting the mail. Only when we take a risk, try something different, or step outside our comfort zone do we feel a true sense of accomplishment. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson encourages us to do hard things. By embracing new challenges, whether small or large, we are actively building our self esteem, and we find that we become bolder and more courageous every day.
90 Seconds to Success – United We Stand gwhqadmin February 21, 2009 90 Seconds to Success United We Stand. As members of the WLS community, we all share a common cause: to win the battle with obesity. As we travel this journey, we come to depend on each other for encouragement, guidance and support. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that gossip and in-fighting weaken our community, and that it's only by standing together that we can ensure each of us has the best chance at staying healthy for a lifetime.
